Land Rover Workshop Manuals

The Discovery was introduced into the UK inside 1989.
The Discovery was initially accessible just because a three-door variation as well as the five-door became accessible the following year. 1994–1997 Land Rover Discovery V8i
1994–1997 Land Rover Discovery V8i

Pre-1994,

The Discovery was introduced into the UK inside 1989. The firm code-named the car "Project Jay". The brand-new model was based found on the chassis plus drivetrain of the more upmarket Range Rover, however with a lower cost aimed at a bigger marketplace segment plus intended with compete with Japanese products. This was truly the only Discovery generation with four-cylinder motors.

The Discovery was initially accessible just because a three-door variation as well as the five-door became accessible the following year. Both were fitted with five seats, with all the choice with have 2 further seats fitted inside the boot. Land Rover employed an exterior consultancy, Conran Design Group, with shape the interior. The brief was with disregard present automobile interior shape plus position the car because a 'lifestyle accessory'. The interior included many authentic qualities, though certain tips shown found on the authentic interior mock-ups designed inside a Range Rover bodyshell at Conran's workshops were left found on the shelf, like a custom sunglasses holder built into the centre of the steering wheel. The design was unveiled with important acclaim, plus claimed a British Design Award inside 1989. The attributes that have been retained included most the inside being designed from 'Sonar Blue' plastic, map/magazine carrying slots above the windscreen, hand-holds for back guests being included into the head restraints of the front seats, remote radio controls found on the instrument cluster, twin removable sunroof panels as well as the inclusion of the Land Rover-branded fabric cloth holdall inside the front centre system for oddments storage which can be removed within the car plus used because a 'handbag' utilizing a provided shoulder strap. Despite such qualities the interior's simple structure was the same because the Range Rover plus most the switchgear plus instruments came from additional Rover Group vehicles like the Maestro plus Montego. Similarly found on the outdoor, in addition to the required Range Rover panels, the Discovery chosen headlights within the Freight Rover van plus taillights within the Maestro van. The latter would continue to bear the Austin Rover 'chevron' logo about their lenses till creation of the initial generation Discovery ended inside 1998, ten years following Austin Rover ceased with exist.
1994–1997 Land Rover Discovery V8i
1994–1997 Land Rover Discovery V8i

Pre-1994, the Discovery was accessible with either the 2.5 litre 220 Tdi engine or the 3.5 litre Rover V8. Early V8 machines employed a twin SU carburettor program, moving over with Lucas 14CUX gas injection inside 1990. In the North American marketplace, truly the only engine accessible was the V8. A 2.0 litre petrol engine within the Rover stable was quickly obtainable in a model recognised as the 2.0 L Mpi I4. This was intended with attract fleet managers, because UK taxes regulations benefited cars below 2 litres. A mixture of changes inside taxation as well as the engine being underpowered for these a thick car led with the demise of the engine, inspite of the kudos of being the engine fitted with many Discoveries provided with the British Royal family, many notably driven by Prince Philip about Windsor Great Park, inside his position because Park Ranger of the park. In 1992 the Discovery received many additions plus improvements. The interior was today available inside a more conventional beige and the distinctive light blue, an automatic transmission was prepared accessible about 200Tdi models, modern colors were put into the range as well as the 'SE' pack incorporating alloy wheels, front driving lights, roof bars along with a specialized range of metallic paints was introduced because an alternative. A two-seater, three-door Discovery Commercial variation, lacking back side windows, was later provided by Land Rover Special Vehicles.
Pre-1994 210 series Discovery I

In 1994, various changes were produced with the Discovery plus reached certain markets because "Discovery 2"; the 200Tdi plus 3.5 L V8 machines were changed with all the 2.5 L 300TDi 4-cylinder plus 3.9 L Rover V8 machines, the 300Tdi introducing a Bosch electronic emissions control for certain models plus markets. At about this time a stronger R380 gearbox was fitted with all manual models combined with all the flexible cardan coupling GAJ-1 from SGF for more comfort. The new models showcased bigger headlamps along with a 2nd set of back lights inside the bumper. The modern back lights had the wiring changed many occasions to satisfy real or expected European protection legislation. Many cars are left with an arrangement where the vulnerable bumper contains truly the only functioning direction-indicator lights; additional examples have these lights duplicated inside the conventional back pillar place.

The designers of the authentic model had been forced with economise plus employ the "parts-bin" of the then parent-company, Rover. The 210 series utilized the standard bodyshell structure within the Range Rover, door handles within the Morris Marina, tail lights within the Austin Maestro van, plus inside switchgear plus instrumentation within the Rover "components bin". The favour was returned whenever the facelifted Discovery dashboard was equally fitted because piece of the final facelift with the first-generation Range Rover, though with minor variations reflecting the vehicle's high status, including an analogue instead of digital clock.

The 1994 model year marked the initial year which the Discovery was available inside the United States. Airbags were included into the shape of the 1995 model to satisfy the needs of US engine car laws, though they were not fitted because standard in every markets. 1995 models available inside the US used the 3.9 L V8 within the Range Rover SE models, plus later models saw a change with the four.0 L variation of the engine.

Technically talking, the 1996 with 1998 US models with four.0 L machines had the same displacement because the 3.9 L motors fitted with the earlier 1994 with 1995 US models; the variations involving the machines associated improvements with the block rigidity plus pistons, along with a change within the Lucas 14CUX engine administration with the distributorless Generic Engine Management System. In earlier 3.9 L US machines the gas injection computer didn't control the ignition, that was rather controlled with a conventional program with ignition coil plus distributor produced by Lucas. The four.0 L motors had a limited significant differences: heavier, cross-bolted principal bearings, revised pistons, revised consumption as well as the GEMS program. It was developed jointly by Lucas plus SAGEM plus it controlled both spark plus gas injection. Unlike the earlier systems fitted with Rover V8 machines, GEMS was produced OBD-II compliant. This change was mostly driven by the federal requirement for cars available inside the United States to satisfy the OBD-II specification.

As with all Land Rover cars crafted because the Land Rover Series, that had switchable two-wheel plus four-wheel drive, the transmission is a lasting 4 wheel drive program, with a locking centre differential at the transfer box. In usual with much of the rest of the Land Rover range, the handbrake works found on the transmission at the back of the transfer box, consequently locking all wheels whenever used.

In Japan, a badge-engineered adaptation of the Series I was available, called the Honda Crossroad. The Rover firms had cross-holding relationship with Honda U.K. because early-1980s. The relationship ended following Rover was taken over by BMW inside 1994.

In the Republic of Ireland, localized taxes regulations meant which the initial ever illustration of the Discovery Commercial was established there inside 1991. A revised adaptation was established inside 1993, after the UK marketplace illustration of late 1992. The Irish examples have created the basis of the Discovery's achievement plus excellent sales there, because almost all of the Commercials as much as 2011 were almost taxes exempt.

The Series II Discovery debuted inside autumn 1998 plus inside the US inside 1999. Land Rover promoted which the Discovery Series II had been modified with 720 'differences'. The inside plus outdoor was re-worked with be less utilitarian, yet it was nevertheless synonymous with the Series I. Every body panel was new except the back door outer skin. The back body was extended with enhance weight room yet at the cost of added back overhang, that adversely affected off-road ability. Changes with the diesel engined models saw the 2495 cc Td5 engine introduced, inside line with all the up-to-date Defender models. This electronically managed engine was smoother, producing more usable torque at lower revs than its 300 Tdi predecessor. The Td5 engine is frequently mistakenly attributed with BMW nevertheless the engine was produced within the Rover L-series passenger vehicle engine plus developed by Land Rover. The 3948 cc V8 petrol variation within the Disco 1 was changed with all the Range Rover P38 Thor four.0 litre Rover produced V8. There was no actual heighten inside capability over the past 3.9 L engine. Although the standard shape of the engine was synonymous it was really very different internally. It selected a different crankshaft, had bigger bearing journals with cross bolted caps plus different scam rods plus pistons. The blocks were machined differently with accept additional sensors for the Gems plus Bosch injection program plus with enable the additional stroke of the four.6 crankshaft. For the 2003 plus 2004 model year Discovery II they changed with the four.6 L V8. ACE was fitted with several versions, that reduced cornering roll. Self-levelling air springs were fitted with certain models plus European type-approval for seven-seat cars was just provided for air-sprung vehicles.

The locking centre differential was nevertheless fitted till early 2001, though the linkage to work it wasn't connected, because Land Rover believed which the traction control plus newly-developed Hill Descent Control might give it redundant. The locking system was removed inside early 2001, before being completely reinstated with all the face-lifted 2004 model. While the traction control program worked really effectively, it didn't provide the same amount of control plus smooth surgery because the cars fitted with all the diff lock. Customer need saw the diff lock controls totally reinstated because a expense way just about UK/Irish models, plus aftermarket kits are available from many providers for those cars that were yielded with all the lock, however, not the linkage.
2003-2004 Land Rover Discovery SE7

The "face-lift" models are conveniently diagnosed by unique "pocketed" headlamps that paired the Range Rover plus face-lifted Freelander models and redesigned turn plus brake lights found on the back of the vehicle; the turn data were moved within the bumper with the excellent side accessories. The earlier Series II models might subsequently be conveniently recognized within the authentic Discovery by the position of those stop light accessories above the window-line, plus by the substitution of paddle door handles with all the present type. The Series II furthermore differs inside dimensions, nevertheless this is difficult with discern except 1 of every are sitting upcoming with 1 another inside a auto park.

A tiny amount of Discovery II Commercial models were yielded by Land Rover Special Vehicles, this time based found on the five-door bodyshell however, with all the windows rendered opaque with provide van-like appearance plus protection. Normal cars were exported with Republic of Ireland, where the back side windows were smashed plus back seats were ruined inside the presence of the Revenue official, to provide a model which prevented the Car Registration Tax.

In the final creation run of the Discovery II, just 2 models were available for sale inside the UK marketplace, the 'base' Pursuit, that nevertheless retained a excellent amount of equipment because standard, as well as the top specification Landmark, that available all Leather interior, twin sunroofs, Active Cornering Enhancement six-disc CD player plus Heated Windscreen. The final cars left the manufacturing lines inside late May 2004 with create method for the all modern Discovery 3 models

The Commercials introduced by Special Vehicles came with back self levelling suspension because standard, plus found on the facelifted cars the rendered windows are fixed inside area thus when a retrofit of seats is worthwhile, it refuses to provide any immense comforts with the back guests except the doorways are virtually completely rebuilt with facilitate windows that open – this equally might need more wiring. The last revision of the car nonetheless had a significant spec plus came with climate control, rooftop bars, alloy wheels plus sea ply boarding with full-length rubber mat inside the loadspace because standard.
On 2 April 2004, Land Rover introduced the Discovery 3, advertised because the LR3 inside North America. It retained the key highlights of the Discovery, like the stepped roofline plus steeply-raked windscreen. The LR3 name was selected for North American markets due with damaging standard associations with all the Discovery name along with a choice inside the American marketplace for alpha-numeric model designations – the next generation Freelander was furthermore re-designated for the North American marketplace because the LR2.

Land Rover developed a body construction system, advertised because Integrated Body Frame, where the engine bay plus passenger compartment is made because a monocoque, then mated with a standard ladder-frame chassis for the gearbox plus suspension. Land Rover claims IBF combines the virtues of monocoque plus ladder-frame – though it makes for a thick car, compromising performance plus agility. The LR3 became the initial Land Rover with be available with a back locking differential.
2005–2007 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE, Australia
2008–2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE, Australia. Note: body-coloured trimmings, redesigned wheels, plus obvious fender-mounted signal lenses.

The LR3 qualities full independent suspension. Like the Series III Range Rover, this was an air suspension program, allowing ride-height change by pumping up or deflating the air bags. The car is raised with offer ground clearance whenever off-road, however, lowered at excellent speeds with boost handling. FIS had been enjoyed because inferior with the elder beam-axle whenever off-road due with its tendency with result in the car bottom out. Land Rover developed 'cross-linked' air suspension with resolve this issue – whenever required, the suspension mimics the action of the beam axle. If the chassis of the car contacts the ground whenever the suspension was at its 'off road' height, the program senses the reduction inside weight found on the air springs plus raises the car an additional inch. In the UK plus European markets, a coil-spring independent suspension program was available found on the base model. This model was special inside the range by having just five seats plus just being accessible with all the 2.7 litre diesel engine. This model lacked the Terrain Response program.

The machines chosen inside the Discovery 3 were all taken from Land Rover's sister business at the time, Jaguar. A Ford-developed 2.7 litre, 195 hp, 440 Nm V6 diesel engine was intended with function as the largest seller inside Europe. For the US marketplace plus because the high-performance choice elsewhere, a four.4 litre petrol V8 of 300 hp was selected. A 216 hp four.0 litre SOHC Ford V6 petrol engine was obtainable in North America plus Australia.

The gearboxes found on the Discovery 3 were equally all-new. For the diesel engine, a six-speed guide gearbox was standard. As an alternative, plus because standard found on the V8 engine, a six-speed automatic transmission was accessible. Both came with a two-speed transfer box plus lasting four-wheel-drive. A computer controlled slowly locking central differential guaranteed traction was retained inside tough conditions. A synonymous differential was accessible found on the back axle with help traction.

The Discovery 3 was fitted with several electronic traction control systems. Hill Descent Control prevented car 'runaways' whenever descending steep gradients plus 4-wheel Electronic Traction Control prevented wheel angle inside low-traction conditions. An on-road program, Dynamic Stability Control prevented skidding whenever steering plus braking at speed. The car equally showcased the 'Terrain Response' program, that claimed a Popular Science honor inside 2005. Previously, off-road driving had been a talent which several motorists found daunting. A wide-ranging knowledge of the car was required with be capable with choose the correct gear, transfer ratio, many differential systems plus master many techniques needed for tackling steep slopes, deep water plus alternative tough terrain. Terrain Response tried with remove because most problems because potential. The driver chosen a terrain kind about a dial inside the cab of the car. The choices are "Sand", "Grass, Gravel & Snow", "Mud & Ruts" plus "Rock Crawl". The on-board computers then choose the correct gearbox settings, change the suspension height, change the differential lock settings plus even alter the throttle reaction of the engine appropriate for the terrain. For instance, inside "Rock Crawl", the suspension is raised with its maximum height plus set with enable maximum wheel articulation, the differentials are secured, the driver is motivated with change with Lower Range, as well as the throttle reaction is changed with supply low-speed control. In "Sand" mode, the traction control program is 'primed' with be more sensitive with any wheelspin, the differential locks are partly secured up as well as the throttle reaction is re-mapped with provide excellent energy outputs with brief pedal movement. The driver retained certain manual control over the off-road systems, being capable with choose the Transfer Box ratio as well as the suspension height manually, though utilize of the Terrain Response program is required with let full utilize of the vehicles' features.

Also because fresh mechanical plus electronic systems, the Discovery 3 introduced a brand-new shape with the inside plus outdoor of the car. The authentic 1989 Discovery's looks had been determined by limited money as well as the consequent utilize of first-generation Range Rover components. These continued with influence the Series II. The Discovery 3 was capable with have a fresh, minimalist design. The interior showcased a flexible 7 seat design. Passengers inside the rearmost row today entered by the back side doorways, rather of the tailgate because inside past versions. The driver benefited from a DVD navigation program, including several optional attributes like Bluetooth telephony inside later models. Like the Range Rover, this sound, info & entertainment program inside the Discovery 3 adopted an electronics architecture whereby the system's distributed control units pass info plus sound among 1 another plus throughout the car through optical hyperlinks based found on the MOST fiber-optic automotive networking standard. The system's navigation functions were special with Land Rover considering, inside addition with the typical road chart navigation, advantages included an off-road navigation plus four-wheel drive info mode. Whenever inside four-wheel drive info mode, the screen showed a schematic of the car, showing the amount of suspension movement, angle the front wheels were steering, the status of the locking differentials plus icons showing that mode the Terrain Response was inside, plus what gear was chosen about automatic versions.

The car was effectively received by the click about its release, with all the Terrain Response program, improved on-road dynamics plus inside shape being chosen for praise. Jeremy Clarkson of the BBC's Top Gear motoring show forced 1 with the best of Cnoc an Fhreiceadain, a 307 m mountain close Tongue inside northern Scotland, where no car had earlier reached. Richard Hammond, presenter of 'Top Gear, praised it because the "Best 4X4 of all time". In Australia, the car was granted "4WD of the Year" by the 4WD hit.

In 2006, Land Rover chosen the Discovery 3 inside its G4 Challenge, alongside the Range Rover Sport. The cars employed are all inside standard mechanical shape, plus are fitted with equipment within the standard Land Rover brochures.

The initial all-new model location because the Freelander, the Range Rover Sport is based found on the Discovery 3 platform, instead of found on the greater Range Rover.

A facelift model of the Discovery 3, produced inside the UK from August 2008 onwards available an upgrade with the stereo program because standard with integrated steering wheel controls along with a six CD stacker, well-defined signal side lights, plus color coded bumpers.

In North America, the LR3 was renamed LR4, debuting at the 2009 NY International Car Show.

he Discovery 4 is an up-to-date adaptation of the Discovery 3. With the same Integrated Body Frame structure, the hot Discovery has changed front plus back light units along with a restyled front grille plus bumper with follow the same smoother, rounder fashion because equally modified for the 2010 Range Rover plus Range Rover Sport. The Discovery 4 furthermore retains the body-coloured wheel arches plus bumpers because the late D3s. Optional Daylight Running Lamps is specified while LED lights feature prominently inside both front plus back lamp units.

The most of the changes are mechanical. The D4 receives 2 motors from Jaguar Land Rover's 'Gen III' range. The TDV6 Gen III is a 3-litre development of the 2.7-litre engine chosen inside the D3. The modern variation attributes advanced twin-sequential turbochargers where a Variable geometry turbocharger is employed at low engine speeds, with a next standard turbo is brought online at high engine speeds. This program offers better output than the elder engine today 241 bhp plus 600 N·m while reducing CO2 emissions by 10%. The Gen III variation of the V8 petrol engine is today a 5-litre device with Direct Petrol Injection developing 385 bhp plus 520 N·m.
Land Rover Discovery 4 TDV6 SE
Interior

The D3s six-speed guide transmission is not a longer obtainable in the UK. An improved variation of the ZF six-speed automatic/sequential gearbox is today fitted including taller gearing with take benefit of the modern engines' better torque output plus an up-to-date lock-up program with further lessen gas expenditure. Other technical changes include the installing of the more effective brakes within the Range Rover Sport plus wider anti-roll bars with better on-road handling. The electronic handling program have been up-to-date - the Stability Control System today involves a programme which detects the onset of understeer plus applies the brakes. The D4 retains its predecessor's completely independent air suspension with cross-linking whenever off-road as well as the twin-range transfer gearbox with an electronic infinitely-variable locking centre differential. As before a synonymous locking back differential is accessible. The Terrain Response program remains however, with 2 unique features- the 'Sand' mode provides the new traction control mode with avoid reduction of traction whenever starting plus stopping inside soft sand, as well as the 'Rock Crawl' mode gains a feature which applies gentle brake stress at low speeds with boost hold plus stability about slick rock. The program is furthermore 'retuned' with account for the new machines plus gearboxes with their different torque characteristics. Other unique electronic systems include Trailer Stability Assist that may change the throttle plus brakes with avoid a dangerously swaying trailer.

The 2.7-litre TDV6 engine was obtainable in Europe found on the standard 2.7 GS passenger plus 2010 Commercial ranges. Unlike the D3 base model this really is loaded with air suspension as well as the Terrain Response program. The automatic transmission is an alternative about this model. The 3.0-litre Gen III model is equally obtainable in the GS trim level.

The Discovery 4 additionally qualities a redesigned interior. The instrument cluster is up-to-date with all the speedometer plus tachometer analogue gauges being redesigned with boost clearness. The analogue temperature plus gas gauges of the D3, as well as the electronic info show are changed with a single TFT screen capable of exhibiting info inside a range of methods plus formats. The D4's interior also offers a fresh centre system, including redesigned plus simplified switches plus controls. The D4 also offers a new seat shape along with a wider range of accessible inside materials-some are components earlier just watched inside Range Rover models. The stated aim of the inside redesign was with lift the car upmarket, incredibly the higher-spec models that are today aimed at the deluxe plus executive markets.

The D4 gains several electronic systems within the Range Rover lineup like the optional 'Surround Camera System'- a series of cameras situated inside the headlamps, wing mirrors plus back tailgate handle that could display their pictures found on the centre system screen with enhance exposure whenever off-road, whenever hitching as much as a trailer or whenever parking. Other electronic systems are intended with enhance efficiency- for illustration the machines feature a 'Smart' alternator which just charges the power whenever engine weight is low, therefore assisting with decrease gas expenditure whenever the engine is functioning harder.

The Discovery 4 was unveiled inside the summer of 2009 plus went about sale inside the UK about 1 September which year. A Commercial van variant was introduced inside the UK simultaneously utilizing the 2.7 engine and available inside GS plus XS trim degrees. In the Republic of Ireland a Commercial van was available from 1 January 2010 based found on the XE 2.7 guide plus HSE 3.0 car motors.

For the 2011 model year announced late 2010, the 2.7 engine was dropped plus 2 versions of the 3.0 litre engine were created accessible - 1 called the TDV6 plus 1 called the SDV6.

For the 2012 model year, diesel models inside Europe came with all the unique 8-speed car gearbox with steering wheel paddle controls along with a circular dial selector which raises on business. The SDV6 engine was uprated with 255 bhp while both diesel machines showcased reduced emissions for European models. During 2012 the HSE Luxury specialized edition was announced, featuring increased trim degrees, plus obtainable in Europe plus North American markets.

In Ireland, 2012 saw the introduction of the new 5 seat variation of the Discovery 4 categorized because an N1 Commercial car, consequently attracting lower VRT rates. There is equally a fresh 2 seat Commercial found on the same rules. All Irish models came with all the lower emissions TDV6 engine.